patron
/ˈpeɪ.tɹən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: patrons
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
Noun
Examples
patron of my life and liberty
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate. — A guardian or intercessor; synonym of patron saint.
Noun
Examples
St. Joseph is the patron of many different places.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “patron” mean?
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
Is “patron” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.